And so it begins...

It all started a few months ago when I spotted a German-made Kettler tricycle at a local thrift store for $7. I knew they were expensive, but I didn't know exactly how much. I grabbed it, brought it home, and was pleasantly surprised to see that they sell for nearly $200 new. Yowsa!

Here is what it looks like:
THEN I found ANOTHER one a week or so later at a different thrift shop for $5 and THIS one had the push bar so you can push them around in case your little one's don't know how to pedal yet. I kept one and sold the other one, making back my money x6. YAY ME! I was so excited I posted it on Facebook for all my friends to ohhh and ahh over my thrifty prowess.

The truth is, I've ALWAYS loved rummaging through thrift shops trying to find treasures. But lately I seem to really be finding some "SCORES!" and instead of constantly posting my finds on Facebook, I decided to start this little old blog. I have no idea how often I'll post, but I would love it if you would check back and see what fun things I have found! Including these recent gems...

Vintage Lamb Planter
Scored for: $3
Value: $10-$15

I just love this little guy - it was in rough shape when I got it but with the help of a Magic Eraser it is shiney and new :) It is currently residing in my kitchen cabinet with some other treasures.

Vintage Kitex Ski Suit
Scored for: $3
Value: $50?

Close-up of rad silver lightening bolt decoration
Seriously? A WHITE snow/ski suit with silver lightning bolts? SOLD! I was hoping to use it to go play in the snow with my girls, but unfortunately this awesome find does not fit me at all (I can't even get it zipped! Bummer!). Sold to my fellow thrift store friend Kimm who will wear it with pride!

Crocheted Cup Holder with Handle
Scored for: $1
Value: 0

FINALLY! The answer to the age-old question "What do I do when I'm drinking an incredibly hot substance out of a plastic Solo cup?" Why, you just slip your cup into this most lovely yellow, brown, orange and white handcrafted beauty and sip away!

By the way, one of my friends is getting this for a late Christmas present. I know you're all going to be waiting by your mailboxes in hopes that it's YOU!

Playmobile Fairy Princess Set
Scored for: $5.89
Value: $70.00

SCORE!!! Seriously, I just about jumped up and down when I found this! I kept hearing rumors of all the good deals you could get on toys after the holidays as people cleared out the old to make room for the new, but this is a NEW set! It was opened previously, but all the parts are there (including the sticker sheet!) and it doesn't look like it was ever played with. Yee haw! I'm saving this for Christmas next year!

I hope you liked the first installment of my blog! If you have a Thrift Shop Score you'd like to share, send an e-mail to ThriftShopScores at Gmail.com.

Later!
jesi